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New Construction Homes in Liberty Hill
Northwest of Austin, Williamson County. A buyer-side guide to new construction in Liberty Hill, with live listings, the builders and communities here, schools, taxes, and the honest tradeoffs.
The short answer
Liberty Hill is one of the Austin metro's fastest-growing new-construction markets, anchored by the award-winning Santa Rita Ranch master-planned community in the Hill Country of northwest Williamson County. As of mid-2026, buyers find a broad range, from the mid $300s for smaller or 55-plus homes up to $1 million-plus custom estates, with most new builds landing in the $500s to $700s. The tradeoffs are a longer commute and MUD or PID taxes, offset by newer schools, large amenities, and relative value.
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Liberty Hill new construction, by the numbers
- County
- Williamson County
- School districts
- Liberty Hill ISD, Leander ISD (portions), Georgetown ISD (portions)
- Price range
- As of mid-2026, new-construction homes generally run from the mid $300s (smaller floor plans and the Regency 55-plus section) to well over $1 million for custom Hill Country estates, with most new builds in the $500s to $700s. Median sale price was about $573,000 to $579,000 in June 2026.
- Commute
- As of 2026, Liberty Hill sits roughly 35 to 45 miles northwest of downtown Austin. Expect about 40 to 50 minutes off-peak via US-183 and the 183A toll, but 60 to 90 minutes during peak rush hour. The 183A toll extension north to SH 29 opened in April 2025, which improved access.
- Location
- Northwest of Austin
Where to buy
Communities in Liberty Hill
- Santa Rita RanchGuide →Highland Homes, Perry Homes, Toll Brothers, Coventry Homes
- LariatAshton Woods, Perry Homes, Chesmar Homes, Coventry Homes
- Clearwater RanchDrees Custom Homes, Giddens Homes, Sitterle Homes
- Orchard RidgePacesetter Homes
- Butler FarmsMeritage Homes, Saratoga Homes
- Rancho Santa FeCustom builders (acreage homesites)
Who builds here
Active builders
- Perry Homes
- Highland Homes
- Coventry Homes
- Toll Brothers
- Lennar
- GFO Home
- Scott Felder Homes
- Ashton Woods
- Chesmar Homes
- Westin Homes
- Pacesetter Homes
- Meritage Homes
- Drees Custom Homes
- Giddens Homes
- Sitterle Homes
Before the base price
Most Liberty Hill new communities sit inside a MUD or PID, pushing total property-tax rates into roughly the 2.4 to 2.7 percent range for the 2025 tax year (for example, Santa Rita Ranch around 2.46 percent including an 0.85 percent MUD, and Lariat around 2.65 percent). Early in a development these district rates run high and typically step down as the MUD debt is paid off. Some communities also carry a separate PID assessment on top of HOA dues.
How MUD and PID taxes work →Honest tradeoffs
The case for and against Liberty Hill
No suburb is right for everyone. Here is how I would frame it for a client.
The case for
- Award-winning master-planned communities such as Santa Rita Ranch with resort-style pools, trails, and fitness centers
- Highly rated, fast-growing Liberty Hill ISD with several new campuses opening
- More house and larger lots for the money than closer-in Austin suburbs
- Scenic Hill Country setting with newer infrastructure
- Wide price range from starter and 55-plus homes to custom acreage estates
- The 183A toll extension to SH 29 (opened April 2025) shortened the drive north of Leander
The case against
- Long commute to downtown Austin, especially at rush hour (60 to 90 minutes)
- MUD and PID assessments push total property-tax rates above 2.4 percent
- Constant construction, traffic, and infrastructure catch-up as the area grows very fast
- Limited walkable urban amenities, dining, and nightlife compared with central Austin
- Reliance on toll roads adds ongoing commuting cost
- Some outer sections still depend on evolving water and road infrastructure
On your side of the table
What a buyer’s agent watches for in Liberty Hill
- +Confirm the exact MUD and PID assessment and current combined tax rate for the specific section, not just the base county rate the builder quotes
- +Verify which ISD actually serves the address, since Liberty Hill, Leander, and Georgetown boundaries vary by community
- +School attendance zones are being redrawn as new campuses open, so today's zoned school may change
- +Builder incentives shift fast; separate a rate buydown from a true base-price reduction when comparing offers
- +Watch lot premiums and whether promised community amenities are actually built yet in newer phases
- +Resale can soften when the builder is still selling comparable new inventory next door
On new construction the builder pays your representation, so all of this costs you nothing. Updated July 21, 2026.
Good to know
Liberty Hill new construction, answered
- Is Liberty Hill a good place to buy a new-construction home?
- Yes, if you want newer schools, large master-planned amenities, and more house per dollar than closer-in suburbs, and can accept a longer commute. It is one of the Austin metro's fastest-growing new-home markets, led by Santa Rita Ranch.
- How much do new homes in Liberty Hill cost in 2026?
- Most new builds run from the $500s to $700s, with entry pricing from the mid $300s and custom estates above $1 million. The median sale price was about $573,000 to $579,000 in June 2026.
- What is the commute from Liberty Hill to downtown Austin?
- Plan on roughly 40 to 50 minutes off-peak and 60 to 90 minutes at rush hour via US-183 and the 183A toll, as of 2026. Liberty Hill is about 35 to 45 miles northwest of downtown.
- What school district serves Liberty Hill?
- Most of Liberty Hill is served by Liberty Hill ISD, a fast-growing, highly rated district adding several campuses. Some homes with a Liberty Hill mailing address fall in Leander ISD or Georgetown ISD, so confirm the boundary for a specific address.
- Do Liberty Hill new homes have MUD or PID taxes?
- Most do. Combined property-tax rates in newer communities run about 2.4 to 2.7 percent for 2025, including a MUD around 0.85 to 0.95 percent, and some communities add a separate PID assessment. These district rates typically decline over time as debt is repaid.
- What is the best-known community in Liberty Hill?
- Santa Rita Ranch, a roughly 3,100-acre award-winning master-planned community with many national builders, resort pools, miles of trails, and on-site schools. It also includes a Toll Brothers 55-plus active-adult section priced from the mid $300s.
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Luke Allen
Licensed Texas REALTOR, TREC #788149
Austin Marketing + Development Group